Paul
I just returned from a two week tour of southwestern Australia and I
observed a Yellow-rumped Thornbill hanging upside down on a barb-wire
fence. I interpretive this as foraging behaviour, however their were
other birds around and on-looking humans. It is possible that I was
standing near the bird's nest -- I also discoverd several pair build nests
elsewhere on my trip. I am still interested in seeing the photographs as
I plan to write an article on distraction displays in birds in an upcoming
issue of the Interpretive Birding Bulletin.
Cheers, Jim
Dr. Wm. James Davis
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On Mon, 29 Sep 1997, Osborn, Paul PR wrote:
> Some months ago I promised to try to photograph a Yellow-rumped
> Thornbill swinging upside down. Yesterday I observed one exhibiting this
> behaviour and will try to get some shots next weekend. This is the first
> time I have seen them doing it this season, I have regularly observed
> the behaviour in previous years. The birds appear to be becoming more
> used to the presence of my wife and I and so don't bother with the
> distraction display. Yesterday's event took place when our local male
> Magpie landed near their nest tree and the display took place on a small
> branch near the Magpie and was obviously directed at him. It ceased when
> the Magpie flew off.
> Paul Osborn
> Research Scientist
> BHP Research - Newcastle Labs
> PO Box 188 Wallsend, NSW, 2287
> Ph: (02) 49792705
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> Fax: (02) 49792022
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